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Auction 185, Lot 549

"S.R.I. Principat. et Archiepiscopatus Salisburgensis Mappa Geographica Delineatus in qua Subjectae Appertinent...", Lotter, Mathias Albrecht

Subject: Western Austria

Period: 1740 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.7 x 19.6 inches
57.7 x 49.8 cm
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This large and boldly engraved map is centered roughly on Salzburg. It features the region's mountains, rivers, roads, villages, towns, and fortifications. A small inset shows the vicinity of Krems along the Danube River. An architectural cartouche supports the distance scale and a legend. The large, decorative title cartouche features a river god representing the Danube, a sphere with a small map showing Salzburg's location in relation to other important cities in the region, and putti holding aloft numerous coats of arms.

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Condition: B+

A dark impression with full contemporary color, light toning along the centerfold, and marginal soiling. A centerfold separation that enters 2" into map at bottom has been archivally repaired.

Estimate: $120 - $150

Sold for: $90

Closed on 11/17/2021

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